Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
F3E3
Error codeF3E3
ApplianceWasher
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
Laundry tower washers: F3E3 lists the water inlet temperature sensor; owners check hose order, reset power, then book service.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
Potential cause: Water Inlet Temperature Sensor.
If F3E3 is on the display
Start with the hoses: hot should be on the hot inlet and cold on the cold one, not switched. Next, disconnect the washer from power for 5 minutes and restore it, as the manual describes for resetting the control.
Still there?
Whirlpool’s instruction is to schedule service when the code comes back. The listed cause, a water inlet temperature sensor, is not something an owner tests at home.
F3E2: water level sensor on compact ventless towers.
F4E3: water heating pipe on compact ventless towers.
Washer service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
We handle Whirlpool washer service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Dial (844) 968-2053 and give the code, your tower model number and the hose and reset checks already done.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
Safe
Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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